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Geauga County Maple Leaf -Iacampo Takes Plea Agreement, Felony Sexual Battery Charge Dropped

Former Chester Police officer Nick Iacampo pleaded guilty to a first-degree misdemeanor charge of contributing to the unruliness of a minor in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas Oct. 7 after Lake County prosecutors agreed to waive a third-degree felony sexual battery charge


Geauga County Maple Leaf - Iacampo Lawyers Ask Court to Suppress ‘Coerced’ Interview for Trial

June 28, 2024

Attorneys Ian Friedman and Madelyn Grant filed a motion in Nick Iacampo's case to suppress an interview between Mr. Iacampo and Lake County Sheriff's Office detectives, due to Mr. Iacampo not being properly Mirandized or provided the proper Garrity warnings prior to being interviewed. 


Cleveland.com - Ex-Cleveland Heights-University Heights students accuse school district in lawsuit of ignoring sexual assaults

May 29, 2024

Attorney Eric Long files a lawsuit in federal court in Cleveland accusing the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District of violating Title IX, retaliation, deliberate indifference to sexual harassment and denial of due process, among other claims.


Sandusky Register - Woman Sues Alleged Rapist's Estate

May 7, 2024

Attorneys Eric Long and Tyler Walchanowicz represent a rape victim seeking a damage award from her alleged rapist, Mark Mathys. A lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.


Cleveland Jewish News - Overview of carrying concealed weapons, use of deadly force in self-defense

April 10, 2024

Attorney Ian Friedman provides an overview of firearm use for self-defense in Ohio.


Cleveland.com - Attorneys for ex-Chester Township officer accused of sexual battery want charges dropped because of ‘flaws’ in case

February 19, 2024

Attorneys Ian Friedman and Madelyn Grant who are representing former Chester Township officer, Nicholas Iacampo,  facing sexual battery charges are seeking to have the charges dropped due to perceived flaws in the case, arguing that the evidence presented is insufficient. The defense asserts that key elements of the case, including witness statements and physical evidence, are flawed, thus warranting dismissal of the charges against the accused officer.


Cleveland.com - Summer homes and (attempted) Florida trips. FirstEnergy bribery case puts millionaires on trial

February 18, 2024

Attorney Ian Friedman comments on the ongoing trial of two prominent millionaires accused in the FirstEnergy bribery scandal, focusing on their luxurious summer homes and lavish lifestyle contrasted with their alleged attempts to conceal their involvement in the bribery scheme. Prosecutors argue that these individuals, along with others, used their wealth and influence to unlawfully influence Ohio lawmakers and regulators in favor of FirstEnergy.


Cleveland.com - New details in Amanda Williams’ killing emerge during bond hearing for fiancé charged with her murder

November 08, 2023

New details emerged Wednesday in a bond hearing for a man charged with aggravated murder in the killing of his fiancee, Amanda Williams, in the Warrensville Heights home they shared.


Cleveland.com - MLB prospect acquitted of sexual assault at second trial in Cleveland

October 30, 2023

Mackenzie Wainwright, defended in trial by attorneys Eric Long and Tyler Walchanowicz,was found not guilty of sexual abuse.


Cleveland News - Judge’s jailing of ex-Cleveland Clinic doctor for mental health tests was unlawful, appeals court rules

October 20, 2023

Massoud’s attorneys, Ian Friedman and Madelyn Grant, said in a statement that they were pleased with the ruling and that Massoud’s release would allow him to continue to get medical treatment.


Cleveland News - Changes coming to Shaker Heights Police Department after city, residents reach agreement

August 30, 2023

Criminal defense attorney Ian Friedman said Shaker Heights should be looked at as a role model for other municipalities.


CourtTV - Long Island Serial Killer and the Murdaugh Boat Crash Trial

July 14, 2023

Attorney Ian Friedman provides commentary on the Long Island serial killer and the Murdaugh boat crash trial in this episode of CourtTV's Closing Arguments. 


Cleveland Jewish News - Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Assn. Rock(s) the Bar for 150 years 

July 2, 2023

As the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association celebrated its 150th anniversary, it combined its annual meeting with the annual Rock the Bar fundraiser June 24 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Attorney Ian N. Friedman received the Living Legacy Award during the prestigious event. 


Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association - My BarStory - 28 Judge Deena R. Calabrese and Ian N. Friedman

June 18, 2023

On episode 28 of My Bar Story, Judge Deena R. Calabrese interviews Attorney Ian N. Friedman where they discuss their life experiences together as colleagues and friends. 


WKYC 3 Studios- Lawsuit says former Ashtabula teacher, school board member sexually abused students in 1980s while district covered it up

May 16, 2023

Attorney Eric Long is representing one of the six former students who have filed a federal lawsuit claiming they were sexually abused by a former teacher and coach of the Ashtabula Area City School District during the late 1980s. Watch Attorney Eric Long's interview with WKYC here


Cleveland 19 News - Lawsuit claims Ashtabula Schools covered-up sexual abuse cases for decades

May 16, 2023

Click hereto watch Attorney Eric Long's interview with Cleveland 19 News on the lawsuit filedin the Federal District Court for Northern Ohio that claims that the Ashtabula City School District helped cover-up sexual misconduct by former teacher Christine Seuffert with multiple students during the 1980′s. 


Akron Beacon Journal - 'Attacks stop today,' attorney says after charges are dropped against former Summit deputy

May 3, 2023

Prosecutors dismissed the remaining charges against former Summit County Sheriff's lieutenant, Antonio Williamson, represented by attorney Ian Friedman.


Cleveland.com - Summit County prosecutor drops 10 felony charges against former sheriff’s lieutenant

May 2, 2023

Charges have been dropped against former Summit County sheriff’s lieutenant, Antonio Williamson, who was represented by attorney Ian Friedman.


Cleveland.com - Will Larry Householder take the stand in HB6 corruption trial? Should he?

February 27, 2023

Attorney Ian Friedman provides commentary on Ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder's decision to take the witness stand to testify in his own defense.


NBC4 Columbus News- Free legal clinic helps Ohioans navigate abortion rights

February 10, 2023

The Legal Access Program, launched by The Abortion Fund of Ohio, will run in partnership with the Ohio law firm Friedman, Menashe, Nemecek & Long, whose attorneys offered a helping hand to the state’s abortion fund once the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe.


Clevescene.com - Abortion Fund of Ohio Launches Free Legal Access Program to Aid Patients and Health Care Providers

February 3, 2023

The Abortion Fund of Ohio (AFO) today launched the Legal Access Program to provide free and confidential legal advice and case management, connect people with pro-bono counsel and help minors who want to seek abortions without parental permission, among other comprehensive offerings.


Ohio Metropolitan Bar Journal - The Justice System Needs An Update | Authentication And Admissibility In The Wake Of Apple’s Recent Revisions To Its Messaging Application

January 13, 2023

In this Ohio Metropolitan Bar Journal article, Attorney Eric Nemecek discusses recent updates to Apple’s iMessages application and how they raise serious concerns within the context of the judicial system, particularly as it relates to the reliability and admissibility of the electronic messages.


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